I'm A Recovering Gambling Addict and Still Live Paycheck to Paycheck

I'm A Recovering Gambling Addict and Still Live Paycheck to Paycheck
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[@jesussavesgodislove9106]

Gambling is ruining me. It is going to end all I love. GOD HELP ME.

[@superblump87]

Good for this guy's wife for sticking to her guns. She drastically improved his life and her daughter's.

[@MrElemonator]

The individual had nothing to do with it like the TV said.

[@G_Money_]

I really do hope he recovers. Being addicted to gambling is no joke.

[@johnSmith-uz8nl]

You never recover and you will always be an addict... the fact that he does not go to weekly meetings is NOT A GOOD THING. These people (addicts) need a support system and they are out their, this guy has none.

[@muddyh2047]

My wife walked out with my kids are the beginning of this year, I am struggling to pay off debt right now and I work 70-80 hour work weeks. Yesterday I made the move to self ban myself from al casinos.

[@cathyosullivan718]

I hope this man is able to stay clean. Any type of addiction is such a horrible thing. It ruins so many lives.

[@richiehunt5097]

Gambling addictions is one of the worst because it's the one addiction where you can, at times, make a lot of money.

[@MrElemonator]

Sugar is and addiction and so is work. Addiction are only seen as bad if they are not likable. What ruins lives is people forcing their opinions on other people.

[@Drift0x]

Let's bet he will stay clean!

[@aromero385]

Yeah. Relapse is a latent danger. Hope he is out of addiction for good.

[@zachduplechin8352]

Yep gambling ruined my life

[@Mr_Fairdale]

Wishing this man and his family all the best!

[@SuperDannyrulez]

I'm addicted to Spending money and I really want to call in, but am so nervous. Plus I watch so much Dave Ramsey I am pretty sure I know what he'd say. However, I commend this person for having the bravery to come forward and call in on such a sensitive subject. Calls like these give me so much perspective.

[@a87nomsirrah35]

I have a money spending problem too. What do u be spending money on?

[@justinc8293]

I couldn't stop laughing when he said "my daughter... Well actually my fiancee now".

[@jacobsmith3925]

That threw me off really bad. I assume he misspoke?

[@mattiaskeese2]

Pretty sure he started to say "my daughter's mom" and changed it to "my fiance"

[@Originalman144]

Threw me off for a second too

[@justinc8293]

@@mattiaskeese2 oh for sure, just a hilarious slip of the tongue

[@randy944]

if this guy even buys a lottery ticket his brain will start to crave gambling again he will repeat all that pain and destruction.

[@BrandonMinguez]

Realizing that there’s a problem is always the first step towards solving it.

[@djpuplex]

Always Tampa 🤦. Stay out of the local casino the odds are even worse than conventional casinos.

[@samuelramirez4774]

Congratulations man! Never look back! Keep your eyes in front of you at all times!

[@sucessology7570]

All the best to this guy and his fam 🙌🙌

[@FireFortuna]

Great advice Dave!

[@alexbecksfield119]

Stop Gambling with your money because not only would you lose your money but it will mess with your brain reward system just like any other drug. Instead invest in something meaningful like a laundromat, car detailing, Cryptocurrencies and even in real estate, trust me you won't regret any decision you make today if you quit

[@ferdinandw.8038]

I remember quitting gambling when I lost $10k in a casino back in 2013 I then turned to stocks and Cryptoptions and trading and now the money just keep flying in.

[@annahsarah381]

Seems the Cryptomarket has overtaken stocks in the current bull run lol

[@gavinhill6954]

@@annahsarah381 stocks are quite ok but I swapped and invested in Cryp to and I have making huge profits

[@cbarnes5108]

@@gavinhill6954 wow that's called diversifying in portfolio

[@michaelmark7929]

Trading Cryptocurrency these days has become a lucrative way to make money

[@flisfinance5680]

He is definitely learning and trying to do his best to fix the situation

[@shelleyross2886]

Thank you for this episode. I am not a gambler, but married to one. It has destroyed our finances , and my ability to trust him. Trust, love and respect are all intwined. I prsy this young man never gives in to the temptation again.

[@joeb1522]

If Dave was the landlord, I doubt he would be perfectly happy to collect 2,000 on rent when he should have received 6,000.

[@Originalman144]

Lol but it sure sounds good on the radio!

[@sarahmazac4669]

He made his money off rental properties....

[@joeb1522]

@@sarahmazac4669 Exactly. A good portion of his net worth is in rental properties and apparently he is super ok with people not paying rent.

[@donaldlyons17]

Well to someone like Dave 4000 is likely not a lot to miss out on because he has millions. But for business people who only have 1000's 4000 is a lot to not collect on. It is true Dave is a landlord but much of his money likely came from his original book, FP university, and KZbin etc. It is likely that the outcome would be different if rentals were his only source of revenue!!!! People forget that when it comes to running a business serious underpayment can create problems and that is why so many businesses use small claims court. Your quote: (If Dave was the landlord, I doubt he would be perfectly happy to collect 2,000 on rent when he should have received 6,000.)

[@Originalman144]

@@donaldlyons17 Just change the numbers to $2 million and $6 million. The principal is the same - Dave would not want to miss out on 2/3 of a payment.

[@lakeslusher6586]

I needed to hear this

[@dphunk87]

Dave knows about some recovery. The caller said he'd been sober for 3 years and after he explained he just stopped, Dave corrected him and said "you've been dry for 3 years"

[@rayn1ful]

my congrats to this guy .

[@paulc3749]

Thanks

[@ghostriley1855]

Dave really wanted the guy to get his life fixed 💪🏻

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

My mom and uncle are gaming addicts and they both deny it. I've washed my hands of them and my dad knowing he doesn't stop giving money to them and protecting them when they steal. Done with them I get a call from them it's wait a minute I got to check my food , click.

[@dannyboy13yo]

An addiction is all in a person's head. I enjoy gambling from time to time and I do not mind winning or losing. It is for the fun. Of course it sucks to lose and great to win but its immaterial money to me. People are just stupid is all.

[@erzsiraba4981]

And you are not a compulsive gambler simple others cant simple its a mental disorder

[@ssdskully]

Going through a gambling phase made investing in stocks feel like sliced bread.

[@stephon972]

Did you invest in stocks ?

[@Scarface_445]

Yup same didn’t realize it till I lost everything I started with. So wasn’t horrible, but huge temptations, refusing to eat for the thrill, ect. It’s bad and I don’t think people realize it

[@ssdskully]

@@stephon972 I have a Roth where I invest in ETFs like VOO and VTI. I just recently started going heavy in individual stocks and learning options. I know Dave is against it but hey, I wanna be a millionaire in 10 years instead of 20 or 30.

[@ssdskully]

@@Scarface_445 Yea bro, I definitely went through that phase of using grocery money to gamble. PB&Js and noodles it was for a few weeks.

[@adambandurak8913]

Except now that the bets you make with stocks, the money is still there...minus a commission

[@karinhansen4281]

Good for the guy

[@benjamingoldstein6298]

to the people who deny gambling addiction--it is serious and no laughing matter.

[@mathisnotforthefaintofheart]

There is a reason why Islam bans gambling, drugs and alcohol. It may look like a harsh and straight-down ruling and you may not agree (and that is fine!) but it cannot be denied that gambling and alcohol have ruined millions of families over the course of history. It is a serious addiction and if someone is hinting for help, such a person needs all the help available. I hope this person becomes an advocate to help others out of their addiction.

[@OutbackinLasVegas]

I agree!

[@bellman1094]

Christians don’t do that stuff either. Just some drink alcohol and they aren’t addicted. I see what Islam is looking for but don’t think banning it will help to much.

[@johnSmith-uz8nl]

But cigarette's are OK? When you abuse anything, you get in trouble.

[@kimberlygorgoglione9237]

Cutting off people's heads has ruined a lot of people too.

[@johnSmith-uz8nl]

@@kimberlygorgoglione9237 Are you talking about the Church... cause they have cut off alot of heads.

[@donaldlyons17]

That is a total none truth. Dave evicted one of his tenants earlier in the year. He even talked about the dude being no good. As far as I can tell the dude either did not pay his rent or stopped paying his rent. Either way Dave seems to want to be paid and does not seem to love those who don't pay. I know he believes in mercy but still with his business he seems interested in making more than he spent over time!!!!!

[@vincarro5078]

I bet this guy $50 next time someone asks Dave how he is - Dave will respond with "Better than I deserve"

[@boxelder9147]

Not funny

[@TheConjurersTower]

This comment is so cursed lol.

[@daniellelandau7762]

Once you’re a compulsive gambler you’re always a compulsive gambler. He needs to join Gamblers Anonymous

[@Anangelfromabove]

This is the biggest lie we’ve been told. We’re not powerless to outside things. People can change, it’s called neuroplasticity and spirituality. There’s a new way of doing things now.

[@natalierector4088]

@@Anangelfromabove a lot of people miss the spirituality aspect GA helps people gain that

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@@saulgoodman2018 Glad to see you are putting your counseling skills to good use Saul. Oh wait...........

[@gogiants1227]

the thing about gambling addiction is youre only an addict til you “win”, you can’t win drug addiction.

[@musicismysaviour22yearsago]

@@gogiants1227 I know alcoholics for 10 plus years ,who did a complete 180 and quit drinking overnight, through purpose and god

[@jbeav3902]

But the powerball is new on Monday. Don't watch commercials.

[@DiaJasin]

I'm a stonks addict pray for me

[@BridgeStamford]

Used to be a gambling addict? Sorry my friend but no such words as “used to be a gambling addict”. Always and it’s so important to maintain support system with GA or other help

[@philipgerry5228]

Casinos are not your friend.

[@mikekinsella2822]

If he is getting married then he has not stopped gambling.

[@marknewton6984]

Marriage is a gamble.😎

[@Regthelawyer]

Better than I deserve

[@anthonykence9954]

Slot machines?

[@johnSmith-uz8nl]

12 cents on the dollar... BULL

[@Indieandonyx]

Id love to get advice from dave ,ive called several times but never can get through only left messages.

[@gmarie3053]

I’ve heard it’s hard to get on. Keep trying!

[@Lilbit2215]

You are not the only only one. I've been trying for a while

[@OutbackinLasVegas]

Tell him your marriage is in trouble that gets you right up front Dave love that! Lol

[@fuse911]

Gambling and sellling drugs and probably the easiest way to make money you don’t ever want to do because working a regular job will make your life miserable

[@janetcross2797]

Go to talk to him be fair in writing certificate check

[@OCDTraci]

I like Dave, but I'm curious why he has a co-host if they don't get to talk, lol

[@janetcross2797]

After you take care of you frist

[@parzival1375]

When can I call, or ask a question to someone that can give me a good truthful answer

[@OutbackinLasVegas]

He continued to make wrong decisions having a kid and getting married. That’s where all his money is going, life is about making decisions and the consequences of those decisions.

[@j.m0ney133]

Sounds like he needs to take Financial Peace University 👍

[@gayled3059]

Didn't Dave SAY he was enrolling them??

[@masterofgarden3472]

How do you become sober from gambling I have no clue? I do day trading M-F. I make more than working for 15 a hour. Gambling help me have a roof over my head and food to eat.

[@mlovespring7892]

What kind of trading do you do? This man is gambling at the casino, not with stocks or bonds.

[@donnafontaine2799]

Interested don't get what that is though

[@django5596]

I just won over 15 thousand dollars on my favorite slot machine 😭😭😭good for me !!! How I do dat 😘😘😘😘😘

[@leagueoflegendrankednormal6387]

Did u give it back yet @DJANGO

[@Joshualibbyy]

The only thing I gamble on is Dave Ramsey seeing my comments or not

[@davidcollins5932]

Where’s Anthony ONeal?

[@locke3859]

Dave, I currently have 100% of my work-matched 401k in FXAIX, allocating 10% of my paycheck into it. Do you think this is a bad idea? It’s also my only retirement account as the rest of my savings is going towards paying off my car and a burial plot. Otherwise I have no debt. I am 24 years old.

[@Luffa187]

They don't read or respond to comments unfortunately. You should try calling in

[@alinatamashevich3354]

I own that one as well. Please diversify your holdings.

[@macneoh7418]

You need to be better diversified. Look into other investments as well as FXAIX. I would have a goal of saving/investing at least 15% of income. 10% is too low, regardless of the employer matching. Also, start thinking on diversifying your income or a secondary source of income. Start a small business with as little investment as possible, but keep working your primary job. This business doesn't have to be elaborate or complicated, it just has to bring in some extra money. This is assuming you have a good emergency fund. Finally, why are you concerned about a burial plot at 24? Unless you have something really specific that you must have, I wouldn't worry about it.

[@locke3859]

@@macneoh7418 Thank you for your advice. Also, I went ahead and bought a plot next to my parents so I would have one, I see it as a great investment imo as plots, especially in larger cities multiply in value every year as there’s less and less space for burials. In 60+ years plots that are worth $7k now will easily be $30k+. So it may be a burden on myself at such a young age, however I believe it is justified for my older self.

[@OutbackinLasVegas]

That Was funny about the plot, I hope your okay! If you loose your appetite, that’s the time to invest in a plot. That’s my advice

[@vicsosa5703]

What happend to Anthony O'niel?

[@IA-py9by]

Probably fired.

[@nikkisigmon8090]

Pretty sure he has his own show now. He just spun off and focusing on a different target audience. They reference each other occasionally, so I doubt he was fired.

[@eckankar7756]

So happy he's gone, that man had absolutely no insight at all.

[@vicsosa5703]

@@eckankar7756 Wasn't a fan either tbh, just curious cause he was everywhere here daily before

[@1jw298]

He’s a blackout gambler 😂

[@newlife45692]

MVP goes to his wife for stinking by him as long as she did. Now a days I hear that if a man says one thing wrong she thinking about leaving lol

[@stevesharpe3370]

I can’t believe his wife was stinking for so long either lol

[@RAZASHARP]

THIS GUY SHOULD CALL GRANT CARDONE!!!!!

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Maybe you should!

[@RAZASHARP]

@David Moore figure it out and stop BEING LAZY!!!!

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@David Moore RAZA, another Dave troll!

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@David Moore Good to know. I will take that under advisement

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

There is no “used to be an addict”, stay vigilant my friend. I avoid gambling/compulsive money decisions by paying my investment accounts first so I’m always checking account broke. Good luck.

[@appleforever6664]

Casey the Spammer! Spamming on the other Dave Ramsey!

[@Qikezolosuwe]

@@appleforever6664 shhh he's investing in KZbin comments.

[@johnmirbach2338]

😁🖖👌✌👍😎

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Gambling adict? Oh he means an invester.

[@Originalman144]

Yep, not much of a difference. The whole American system is a casino.

[@alexanderroberts8579]

You were a bad gambler.

[@dans3718]

There's no such thing as a good gambler. There's only a gambler that hasn't gone broke... yet.

[@georgeahacker]

The marble in Vegas isn't bought by the money of winners.

[@alexanderroberts8579]

@@dans3718 . Poker is a game of small edges. Many players make consistent income Investing in single stocks is a gamble. But people make tons of money. Gambling is very much a skill

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@@georgeahacker Nor those bright lights and free buffet!

[@Brian-hd4rb]

@@alexanderroberts8579 not really. If you overexpose yourself in situations where the odds are against you eventually you are gonna go broke